Slavic A. Elementary Russian Catalog Number: 8014 Patricia R. Chaput and others full course I M., Tu., W., F., at 9 (2 sections), or 10, with a fifth hour of speaking practice to be arranged (Thursdays). Introduction to the essentials of the Russian language, designed for students without previous knowledge of Russian. Intensive speaking practice in grammar structures using naturally occurring conversational patterns. Introduction to the speech etiquette of social exchanges. Reading and discussion of stories, biography, and poetry. Note: See sectioning note above. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Slavic Aab. Elementary Russian (Intensive) Catalog Number: 4441 Patricia R. Chaput and others full course (fall; repeated spring) II Meets eight hours per week: M. through F., at 9, with three additional hours of speaking practice: M., W., F., at 10 or 11. Covers the same material as Slavic A but in one semester. Note: See sectioning note above. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Slavic Ac. Intermediate Grammar and Vocabulary Review I Catalog Number: 0496 Patricia R. Chaput and others half course (fall term) III M., W., F., at 10, with an additional hour Tu., at 11 or 1. For students who would benefit from additional work on grammar before continuing on to more advanced courses. Oral and written exercises focus on speaking and writing accurately and on developing confidence with vocabulary. Note: See sectioning note above. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: One or more years of college-level Russian or equivalent and consultation with the instructor. Slavic B. Intermediate Russian Catalog Number: 3262 Vladimir Y. Gitin and others full course I M., W., F., sections at 9 or 10, with two additional hours of speaking practice: Tu., Th., at 10 or 11 (two sections), or 1. Major emphasis on the development of vocabulary and oral expression with continuing work on difficult grammar topics. Vocabulary thematically organized to include such topics as self and family, education, work, human relationships, politics, and national attitudes. Includes practice in the etiquette of common social situations. Vocabulary reinforced through film and the reading of classical and contemporary fiction and history. Computer exercises on selected topics. Note: See sectioning note above. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic A, Aab, Ac, or placement at the intermediate level. Familiarity with fundamentals of Russian grammar, particularly case endings of the noun, pronoun, and adjective. One year's practice in spoken Russian. Slavic Ba. Intermediate Russian: First Semester Catalog Number: 0638 Vladimir Y. Gitin and others half course (spring term) III M., W., F., at 10, with two additional hours of speaking practice Tu., Th., at 10. Covers the material of the first semester of Slavic B. Note: See sectioning note above. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic A, Aab, Ac, or placement at the intermediate level. One year's practice in spoken Russian. Slavic Bab. Intermediate Russian (Intensive) Catalog Number: 1657 Patricia R. Chaput and others full course (fall; repeated spring) II,XI,XII Meets eight hours per week. Fall: M., through F., at 10, with an additional hour of speaking practice M., W., F., at 9 or 1; Spring: M., through F., at 9, with an additional hour of speaking practice M., W., F., at 1. Covers essentially the same material as Slavic B, but in one semester. Readings may vary. Note: See sectioning note above. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic A, Aab, Ac, or placement at the intermediate level. Slavic Bb. Intermediate Russian: Second Semester Catalog Number: 1165 Vladimir Y. Gitin and others half course (fall term) VI M., W., F., at 1, with two additional hours of speaking practice Tu., Th., at 10. Covers the material of the second semester of Slavic B. Note: See sectioning note above. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic Ba, or placement at this level. Slavic 101. Advanced Intermediate Russian: Reading, Grammar Review, and Conversation Catalog Number: 7234 Natalia Pokrovsky and Anna Bobrov (fall term) half course (fall; repeated spring) Fall: I; Spring: II Fall: M., W., F., at 9 or 11, with two additional hours of speaking practice Tu., Th., at 9, 10, or 11; Spring: M., W., F., at 9, with two additional hours of speaking practice Tu., Th., at 1. Continuing development of speaking and reading proficiency. Vocabulary work emphasizes verbs and verb government as essential to effective communication. Work on word formation to increase reading vocabulary. Texts for reading and discussion include works by Chekhov and Dostoevsky, poetry, and film. Note: See sectioning note above. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic B, Bab, Bb, or placement at this level. Slavic 102. Advanced Russian: Introduction to the Russian Press and Historical Writing Catalog Number: 3280 Anna Bobrov half course (fall term) II M., W., F., at 9, and a fourth hour to be arranged. Introduction to the language of Russian newspapers, journals, historical writing, and TV programming. Basic vocabulary for areas of current interest, including politics, history, economics, political philosophy, and popular culture. Intended for students who desire a professional level of reading proficiency in the topic areas listed. Supplementary work on oral comprehension. One hour per week devoted to discussion of television and reading. Note: Conducted largely in English. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic 101, 103, 104, or Slavic B, Bb, or Bab with permission of instructor. Slavic 103. Advanced Russian: Reading, Composition, and Conversation Catalog Number: 8638 Galina Shabelsky (fall term) and Natalia Pokrovsky (spring term) half course (fall; repeated spring) Fall: IV; Spring: VI Fall: M., W., F., at 11, with two additional hours of speaking practice Tu., Th., at 1. Spring: M., W., F., at 1, with two additional hours of speaking practice Tu., Th., at 11. Continuing work on vocabulary and grammar centering on verbs and verb government. Readings (a satirical tale by Shvartz, poetry of Axmatova) and film (Bykov's "Scarecrow") address personal and social aspects of Soviet totalitarianism. Note: See sectioning note above. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Strongly recommended for students who plan to continue on in Russian. Prerequisite: Slavic 101, or placement at the 103 or 104 level. Slavic 104. Advanced Russian: Topics in Russian Culture Catalog Number: 0795 Galina Shabelsky half course (spring term) IV M., W., F., at 11, with two additional hours of speaking practice Tu., Th., at 1. Continued work on vocabulary, reading, and writing with continued emphasis on verbs. Reading and videos explore and seek to define the Russian cultural attitudes in contrast with those of American and other cultures. Topics include the individual in society, gender roles, prestige and success, truth and falsehood, and justice and the law. Note: No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic 101 with a B+ or better, or Slavic 103. Slavic 109. Theater Workshop Catalog Number: 1221 Galina Shabelsky and assistant half course (fall term) VII,VIII M., W., 2-4. Intensive work on pronunciation, intonation, syntax, and vocabulary of spoken Russian using short plays of the 19th and 20th centuries as a vehicle for practice. Students prepare readings of plays and may stage one short piece. Written work to reinforce vocabulary and composition skills. Note: No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic B, Bab, or placement at the third-year level or above. Slavic 110. Russian for Business Catalog Number: 6212 Natalia Pokrovsky half course (spring term) IV M., W., F., at 11. Introduction to the language of business, both oral and written, and to the etiquette of business situations. Development of vocabulary in the areas of management, economics, and politics. Discussion of cultural attitudes to business, both unofficial and official. Reading and discussion of articles from current periodicals in the areas of business, economics, and politics. Note: No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic 101, 102, or 103, or permission of instructor. *Slavic 111. (formerly *Slavic 111a.) Advanced Russian: Readings in Russian/Post-Soviet Studies Catalog Number: 1594 Alexander Babyonyshev half course (fall term) IV, M., W., F., at 11. Reading and discussion of topics in the areas of history, economics, politics, and current events. Continued work on grammar and vocabulary with written exercises and compositions. TV viewing for comprehension development. Note: No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic 101 and 102, Slavic 103, or placement at the level of Slavic 111/113r. *Slavic 112. Advanced Russian: Russian Press and Television Catalog Number: 3290 Anna Bobrov half course (spring term) IV M., W., F., at 11, with an additional hour of TV viewing to be arranged. For students who already have experience reading Russian periodicals. Readings in and analysis of current topics and their presentation in the Russian press. Examination of the history of selected periodicals. Viewing of Russian news programs and analysis of language and content. Class conducted in Russian. Note: No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic 102 plus an additional course at the level of Slavic 101 or above. Slavic 113. (formerly Slavic 113r.) Advanced Russian: Readings in Russian Literature Catalog Number: 0955 Natalia Pokrovsky half course (fall term) IV M., W., F., at 11, and an additional hour to be arranged. Reading and discussion of classic and contemporary Russian literature. Continued work on vocabulary expansion and composition. Written exercises for reinforcement. Readings from authors such as Schvartz, Trifonov, Volodin, Blok, Gogol, and Chekhov. Note: No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic 103 or 104 or placement at this level or above. Slavic 114. Advanced Vocabulary and Grammar Review Catalog Number: 1317 Vladimir Y. Gitin half course (fall term) VI M., W., F., at 1, with an additional hour to be arranged. Intended for future teachers of Russian. Review of morphology and vocabulary. Continued work on difficult grammar topics. Review of pronunciation followed by individual work. Readings from 19th- and 20th-century literature. Note: No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. This course is a prerequisite for other advanced courses. Prerequisite: Slavic 103 or placement at this level or above. Slavic 115. Advanced Composition Catalog Number: 2536 Galina Shabelsky half course (spring term) II M., W., F., at 9, and an additional hour to be arranged. Course in retelling, composition, and translation. Vocabulary acquisition organized by thematic association. Readings from 19th- and 20th-century Russian literature. Note: No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic 114, or permission of instructor. Slavic 116. Stylistics Catalog Number: 3480 Vladimir Y. Gitin half course (spring term) VI M., W., F., at 1. Reading and analysis of selections from Russian literature of the 19th and 20th centuries focusing on interpretation of style and usage. Exercises in lexical, phraseological, and syntactic "synonymy." Reinforcement through translation and composition. Note: To be omitted in 1997-98. Prerequisite: Slavic 114. *Slavic 117r. Advanced Russian: Special Topics Catalog Number: 4671 Alexander Babyonyshev half course (fall term) VI M., W., F., at 1. Russian/Post-Soviet studies, including the political, economical and judicial system, parliamentary and presidential elections, the role of political parties, domestic affairs (including environmental policy), and foreign policy. Special topics include Russia as a federal state, the status of regions and republics, urban and rural areas. Also religions, human rights problems, the new social structure of the society. Note: No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic 111, 112, 119, 120, or permission of instructor. [Slavic 118. Readings in Russian Poetry ] Catalog Number: 5356 Vladimir Y. Gitin half course (spring term) VI M., W., F., at 1. Analysis of selections from Russian poetry from the point of view of language, poetic context, and literary tradition. Fet, Tiutchev, Annensky, Pasternak, Tsvetaeva. Note: To be offered in 1997-98. Prerequisite: Slavic 115. *Slavic 119. Contemporary Issues: Nationalities of the Former Soviet Union Catalog Number: 0636 Alexander Babyonyshev half course (spring term) III M., W., F., at 10. The former Soviet Union as a multinational state, seen in its historical development and in the light of recent events. Questions of national identity and their political and academic consequences. Introduction to related demographic issues. Reading, discussion, composition, and supplementary written work, as needed. Note: No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic 102 and 103 or Slavic 111a, 111b, 112, or 120. Slavic 120. Advanced Russian: Perspectives on Russian History Catalog Number: 7121 Anna Bobrov half course (spring term) VI M., W., F., at 1. Through a study of the language of historical writings and documents, students are introduced to the style, terminology, and some major issues in historical writing as seen from the perspective of different periods in Russian and Soviet history. Note: To be omitted in 1997-98. No auditors permitted. May not be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Slavic 102, and additional course at the level of Slavic 101 or above, or Slavic 111, or 112.